Aug 17, 2022 1 min. read
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On June 21th, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) released their Projected Global Resettlement Needs Assessment for 2023.Learn more
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Apr 08, 2022 1 min. read
New digital messaging service for Dari and Pashto speakers
Refugee 613 Information for life in Canada is a national Telegram group to give Afghan newcomers complete and accurate information about life, events, opportunities and settlement services in Canada.Learn more -
Feb 16, 2022 3 min. read
Afghan human rights defenders arrive in Canada
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced the arrival in Canada of over 250 Afghan refugees, including 170 human rights defenders, as government-assisted refugees.Learn more -
Jan 14, 2022 1 min. read
Where can I donate gently used items?
If you want to donate gently used items (furniture, clothes, … ) , you can contact 211 Ontario.Learn more -
Dec 03, 2021 2 min. read
First charter flight of privately sponsored Afghan refugees arrives in Canada
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced the arrival of the first charter flight of privately sponsored Afghan refugees.Learn more -
Oct 13, 2021 2 min. read
RAP (Resettlement Assistance Program) Rates
The Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP) has increased its income support levels in order to ensure RAP continues to align basic monthly income support amounts with provincial social assistance rates and that RAP rates continue to respond to financial needs of resettled refugees.Learn more -
Oct 13, 2021 3 min. read
How can I help Afghan Refugees arriving in Canada?
Canadian citizens and residents can help Afghan Refugees arriving in Canada in different ways.Learn more -
Aug 11, 2021 2 min. read
Resettling Afghans who Assisted Canada
The Government of Canada announced that with the situation in Afghanistan deteriorating rapidly, many Afghan nationals that worked with Canada in various capacities over the past ten years have become Taliban targets due to their contributions to Canada’s efforts in Afghanistan.Learn more -
Jul 16, 2021 2 min. read
What is the Refugee Olympic Team?
The Tokyo Olympic Games will start on July 23rd, 2021, followed by the Paralympic Games on August 24th.Learn more -
Jun 24, 2021 3 min. read
UN Refugee Agency releases 2022 resettlement needs
UNHCR, The UN Refugee Agency
23 June 2021 - Press Release
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Jun 18, 2021 4 min. read
Canada announces 3 new initiatives to welcome and support more refugees
The world is facing a refugee crisis. Across the globe, millions are displaced and longing for what most of us take for granted: a safe place to call home. As a global leader in protecting those who need it most, Canada welcomed nearly half of all refugees resettled around the world in 2020. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) recently called Canada “a bright light in a horrible year for refugee resettlement.”Learn more -
Jun 16, 2021 2 min. read
What is World Refugee Day?
World Refugee Day is an international day designated by the United Nations to honour refugees around the globe.